Walking a Tightrope
April 23, 2020
in Mommyhood
As a little girl, I had a short list of possible dream professions. A teacher; a singer; an author; a counsellor for women considering abortion and a trapeze artist. An interesting conglomeration of fields! The trapeze artist was probably the most short-lived...
Easter Ideas for Kids
April 7, 2020
in Mommyhood, Teaching Preschool
I don’t know about you but I’m tired of bunny and Easter egg crafts! They get old. Apart from which, if you’re like me, it would be nice to find more than the odd idea on how to make Jesus’ death and...
Load Shedding
February 10, 2020
in Stories of My Life
Load shedding is a phenomenon known to all South Africans. If you’re clued up, you plan your day around the power outages and make sure meals are prepared in advance. And, as frustrating as these power outages are, we all know that... Let The Children Come
February 8, 2020
in Mommyhood
I’m sure we all know people who have been put off Christianity because It’s been “rammed down their throats.” Some parents sit on the fence about how much to “force” their children to do with regards to Christianity for fear of “putting... Claus Man or Cross Man
January 11, 2020
in Mommyhood
Christmas as a child was a day that I spent the year waiting for. It was even better than my birthday because everyone was celebrating. There was good food the whole day instead of just at dinner. There was always something exciting... Losing Baby Crew
December 30, 2019
in Mommyhood
As I was scrolling through Instagram today, I came across a story that rocked my world. And, as a mom, it made me dissolve into tears within minutes of reading. I had seen a few people share various posts but, when I... The Innkeeper’s Son (3)
December 23, 2019
in Stories of My Life
The velvet blackness of the sky was punctuated by brilliant starlight. The galaxies swirled above the men on the hill in the crispness of the night air. It was cold. Golden sparks danced above the flames as the fire crackled noisily. Jacob... The Innkeeper’s Son (2)
December 15, 2019
in Uncategorized
The colours of dawn streaked the sky in hues of pink, blue and mauve. A cool, gentle breeze tousled the trees and birds twittered softly. Not a voice could be heard as Benjamin shifted silently off his mat. Eli was gone.... The Innkeeper’s Son (1)
December 10, 2019
in Uncategorized
Eli blindly tossed the straw around on the musty floor of the stable completely oblivious to the lowing of the cattle around him. A hen or two skittered around him as the dust stirred and swirled in the air. Eli worked vigorously,...